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The charities have called for an end to the two-child benefit limit. Picture: Adobe Stock/ luxorphoto

News 24 July 2024

Charities call for reform to benefits system to tackle poverty and mental health crisis

More than 800 playgrounds have closed since 2013, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 July 2024

Ministers urged to introduce legislation on access to playgrounds

The cost of holiday childcare places has increased for all parents, research finds. Picture: Wavebreak3/Adobe Stock

News 19 July 2024

Disabled children among hardest hit by lack of holiday childcare places

King Charles III delivers his first King's Speech under a Labour government. Picture: Parliament TV

News 17 July 2024

King’s Speech 2024: Children’s mental health and wellbeing central to proposed legislation

King Charles III delivers his first King's Speech under a Labour government. Picture: BBC

News 17 July 2024

King’s Speech 2024: Sector welcomes mental health and education support

NHS trusts are calling for children's health and wellbeing to be considered more in national policy. Picture: Adobe Stock/ romul014

News 15 July 2024

NHS trusts struggling to cope with demand for children's support, study finds

Signposting sights filled with jargon are 'overwhelming' for children, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 July 2024

Online signposting platforms must 'speak children's language', think-tank recommends

Children’s organisations are calling for a joined-up approach to early years provision. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe Stock

Features 1 July 2024

Children’s charities on issues the next government must prioritise

A universal intervention, Tree of Life sessions can benefit young people who may be shy or struggling with their self-esteem. Picture: MONKEY BUSINESS/POSED BY MODELS

Features 1 July 2024

Tree of Life shows young people they can flourish

Young people lead decisions on which elements to include in sessions, such as drawing, games and discussions. Picture: Provided

Features 1 July 2024

Peer support project helps young people share their experiences of exiting CAMHS

Labour was the only one out of the three main parties that mentioned health visiting in its manifesto. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Highwaystarz

News 26 June 2024

Next government urged to invest in health visiting despite lack of manifesto pledges

One in four children in working households are in poverty. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 June 2024

More than 1,300 children in working families 'fall into poverty every week'

Data-sharing is crucial to identify extra support needed by children, says the NDNA. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 June 2024

Multi-agency data sharing must be improved to boost child development, say early years leaders

High quality free school meals for all children should be offered as part of plans to eradicate child poverty, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 June 2024

Tackle child poverty to improve outcomes for children, youth charity leaders urge

More than a third of primary school teachers say pupils arrive at school hungry. Picture: Gpointstudio/Adobe Stock

News 17 June 2024

School role in tackling poverty eating into lesson time, teachers warn

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